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Assertion (A) : Among isomeric pentanes, 2, 2- dimethylpentane has highest boiling point.
Reason (R) : Branching does not affect the boiling point.

A

Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

B

Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.

C

Both Assertion and Reason are not correct

D

Assertion is not correct but Reason is correct.

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Correct Assertion. Among isomeric pentanes, 2,2-dimethylpentane has the lowest boiling point.
Correct Reason . Branching decreases the boiling point.
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